MAAP's Pride Month Kickoff Party

Name: MAAP's Pride Month Kickoff Party
Start: 2026-06-01T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-01T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Oceans Ballroom At The Georgia Aquarium

Schedule

Mon Jun 01 2026 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Oceans Ballroom At The Georgia Aquarium | Atlanta, GA

Start Pride Month with a splash.
Join MAAP on Monday, June 1, 2026, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Georgia Aquarium for an unforgettable evening co-hosted with MOLA, Georgia Aquarium’s LGBTQIA+ employee resource group.
The evening begins with mingling and a dynamic panel conversation focused on being out in the workplace, building community, and showing up authentically in your professional life. From there, the energy keeps building with drag entertainment, networking, and fabulous raffle giveaways.
At 7:00pm, doors open for guests to enjoy exclusive access to enjoy the Aquarium -- a value of $70 per ticket on its own. Add in passed hors d'oeuvres, light bites, drink ticket, complimentary parking, incredible crowd & performers, and you'll have one of the most exciting ways to kick off Pride Month in Atlanta.
Location:
Oceans Ballroom at the Georgia Aquarium - 246 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30313
Agenda
5:00 - 5:30: welcome and open networking
5:30 - 6:15: Panel Discussion: Being out in the workplace
6:15 - 6:45: Fabulous Drag Performances
6:45 - 7:00: Final remarks
7:00 - 9:00: Open entry to enjoy the Ga Aquarium
What to Expect:
- A welcoming crowd of LGBTQ+ professionals and allies
- A panel discussion on authenticity, community, and being out at work
- Drag entertainment and open networking
- Passed hors d'oeuvres and light bites
- One drink ticket, with additional beverages available at the cash bar
- Complimentary parking via QR code at check-in
- Two hours of Aquarium access after the event
Transportation:
The Oceans Ballroom at Georgia Aquarium is located on Level 1 of our official parking deck and on the opposite side of the building as our Main Entrance. Prior to paying for parking, please make sure to know your license plate number and check with the staff inside your event space to receive complimentary parking.
About MAAP:
The Metro Atlanta Association of Professionals (MAAP) is Atlanta’s first LGBTQ+ business association. Our mission is to create space for people to bring their whole selves to a professional LGBTQ+ community.
Through networking, professional development, and community partnerships, MAAP helps LGBTQ+ professionals and allies build meaningful connections and grow together.